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The council is a governed by the law of the land. My role is to influence policy.
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Red tape costing the chance to grow
Anyone who buys zucchini at their supermarket can thank Kerikeri horticulturist Brett Heap
Scrub fire ends school day early
Students were sent home early after a scrub fire got too close to their schools.
SPCA list of shame: The stuff of canine nightmares
Warning Graphic content: Maggie is the sort of dog that haunts SPCA staff.
Letters: Fair questions
Shaun Reilly and Mike Rashbrooke miss the point. Perhaps wilfully so? Says a reader.
Marae enterprise sowing a seed for the environment
Te Rarawa Noho Taiao is a finalist for the WWF-New Zealand Conservation Innovation Awards
Stock truck crash closes SH1
SH1 was closed at Waipapakauri on Tuesday after a Mangonui Haulage stock truck crashed
Wedding day murder: Guilty pleas to manslaughter
Two men have admitted and been convicted of the manslaughter of Lee Rata.
Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses
Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.
Letters: We're in trouble now
You are right Winston, the economy is in trouble, says a reader.
John Blackwell: Challenges ahead
October has gone from one of our wettest winters to suddenly a drying-out spring
Legasea applauds fisheries portfolio
LegaSea has welcomed the government's return to a separate portfolio for Fisheries
Matangirau and Waihapa marae dominate at Piri Mokena tourney
Matangirau Marae claimed bragging rights at the 36th running of the Piri Mokena Memorial
Parkdale community garden grows
Some Kaitaia residents are stepping into a healthier future with a community garden.
Editorial: A dopey idea
Whackier campaign ideas tend to perish in the coalition negotiation process.
Another dump in native bush
Another huge illegal dump site has been found in native bush next to a Far North roadside
Kaitaia students lead way in Young Enterprise Scheme
Five Year 12 students have impressed at the Young Enterprises national awards.
Laos: The land of temples
Justine Tyerman is surrounded by 10,000 Buddhas at a temple in Vientiane, Laos
Chris Reid: The art of communication
A fundamental part of being a good GP is being able to communicate well with anybody
A half century of good deeds
The world has changed dramatically since the Hokianga Hospital Auxiliary was formed
Letters: More malice from National
Many credit English for his swift action to offer hope to a deflated National voter base
Time to call in the promises
Rural Health Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the new govt.
Saving history while there's time
Two volunteer researchers have joined forces to compile a heritage inventory for Northland
Buyer - and seller - beware
An increase in the illegal selling of seafood via Facebook has prompted warnings.
'Hero' pooch saves man attacked by dogs
Chris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.
Letters: A dogged defender
Darren is more than a hero-of-the-moment, says a reader. He is a dogged defender.
An odyssey for forgotten grandparents
Professional actor and novice tramper Bruce Hopkins is heading south on Te Araroa Trail.
Editorial: Help yourselves
On paper the laws protecting paua and toheroa look pretty good.
Rallying to help out a mate
A young Paihia man is organising a fundraising walk for his best mate
A pretty health hazard
Full blooming privet in Kaitaia is becoming a nightmare for a woman with severe allergies.
Biggest Waitangi Tribunal inquiry ends
New Zealand's biggest Waitangi Tribunal inquiry is drawing to a close.
Threat to close beach access
Te Kohanga Trust threatened to close access to Te Kohanga if drivers don't behave.
Rugby Union: JMB Girls steal show at Kerikeri
The U11s playing in the North Hokianga strip ran out winners in all four of their games.
Letters: Now some good emerges
A reader disagrees with the idea that things were better in the old days.